The D600 is dual entry, so something like the Vmoda boom pro (which works with single 3.5mm inputs on the headphone) won't work. You'll have to go the old route of using a standard external mic like the Antlion mod mic. Any headphone can become a headset, but you'll have to contend with another wire going from your headphone to your source.Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 2/19/14 at 8:41pm

First of all, thank you Mad Lust for putting this thread together. So much information condensed into this thread, it really helps people like me who are just starting to explore different headphones, especially for console gaming.I just had a few questions I was hoping you or anyone else could answer.

Before reading through your reviews, I was interested in purchasing the Sennheiser HD 598, but now it seems like the MA900 may be the better option. I personally, haven't tried any of these headphones, so I cannot comment on sound quality etc, and previously the best gaming headset I've used was the TB Kilo (crap, I know). I've never really had a headset that I truly thought was worth the money. I always thought that the higher end TB/Astro/Tritton models were overpriced, and as such never looked into them. I purchased the PS4 over the holidays and noticed that the DS4 allowed any 3.5mm headphone, so I started fiddling around with headphones (cheap ones, mind you) and decided to do some research. I realized that many PC gamers were using headphones and a mic, as opposed to a headset and after asking around, most people pointed me to Head-fi.

Personally, I was looking for something that had a good all around performance, that didn't sacrifice too much when it came to competitive play. In an ideal world I would get a pair of cans for competitive play and another for entertainment, but that would break the bank :p. D7000 seemed appealing, but even two headphones would be cheaper, and being a student I have a budget sadly.

From your review the MA900 seems like the best of both worlds. In addition to just the cans, is it worth the investment for a Mixamp or DSS2? If so, which would you recommend? I would personally also like to use the V-MODA BoomPro, I watched your unboxing and that seems more ideal than a modmic, and the audio test seems fine.

I have updated the guide with the Vmoda Boom pro + it's compatibility list (please help me to update this list).

I've also overhauled the external microphone section with updated entries to all mics, including links, images, and with the DX mic, extra info on alternatives to it (neweer and HDE clip ons sold on Amazon)

Ah yeah, I had the same issue at one point when I had the combo. The E09k is finicky when it comes to the E17. The E9 had less of a problem with the E7, due to it being a little bulkier.Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 2/19/14 at 11:27pm

Yeah, I'm not sure standard 2.5mm connectors would simply fit in there... So the 3.5mm to 2.5mm adapter may not work for the HD598 and BoomPro.

Razer Kraken Forged? That's one hell of a nice looking headphone. I say headphone because it comes with a detachable 3.5mm cable. Again though, it twists and locks, so not sure the BoomPro would work in this case, though it comes with an inline mic cable.

390g seems a bit heavy, though considering the airplane-grade aluminum, i wouldn't expect it to be featherweight. It looks classy though a bit Beats Pro-ish.Edited by Mad Lust Envy - 2/20/14 at 1:46am